For those who make bags

Reply Subscribe

Page 6 of 7

« First

Thread Tools

12-23-2010, 08:37 PM

#51

glenda5253

Super Member

Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: NE Kansas

Posts: 1,024

You did a good job of explaining the plastic and how to handle it. Will know exactly what to do when I need a 'bottom' for something. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

12-23-2010, 08:58 PM

#52

judyyoungs

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2010

Location: Ozarks in Missouri

Posts: 528

Another thing I've used to is the poster board you can buy at Hobby Lobby. It has an inner core and is white on both sides. I cut it with an old blade also.

12-23-2010, 09:07 PM

#53

Brenda13

Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Ohio

Posts: 11

hahaha that is too funny. They never go back and take down those vote for me signs. I told my husband that all the signs will be taken by quilters. lol and thank you for the tips.

12-23-2010, 11:06 PM

#54

mem123

Junior Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Alstead, New Hampshire

Posts: 181

Me, too, with the plastic canvas.

12-23-2010, 11:13 PM

#55

montanajan

Super Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: NW Montana

Posts: 1,275

I buy sheets of plastic canvas from a local craft store & cut to fit. I make a 'pillowcase' for it, sew case shut & place in bag bottom. Can be removed or washed with the bag. BTW, the sheets are about $.99 to $1.99 each (varies with sheet size) & depending on bag size, will work for several bags.

12-23-2010, 11:18 PM

#56

montanajan

Super Member

Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: NW Montana

Posts: 1,275

Quote:

Originally Posted by owie

I really like that idea. You can also use cardboard like the cereal boxes. I do like your idea better than cereal boxes.

Problem with the cardboard is that it cannot be washed - prefer plastic canvas for that reason.
Also, "Timtex" can be purchased at quilt shops for bag bottoms, but it is very pricey - found that out the hard way when buying supplies for a class I took on making grids & grommets bags.

12-24-2010, 05:02 AM

#57

puck116

Senior Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: MA and FL

Posts: 413

Quote:

Originally Posted by kathy

a lot of people use the "vote for me " signs, same plastic cardboard but free! I've used template plastic.

Wish I thought of this early. My neighbor had one out this fall.

12-24-2010, 06:11 AM

#58

Connie Merritt

Senior Member

Join Date: May 2010

Location: Dewittville, NY

Posts: 603

I use those plastic pieces that crafter use for making items with yarn. This way it hold the bottom and/or sides and is washable with the purse/bag. Works great. Wish I could remember the name of this item; is it plastic canvas? Anyway, I love using this and it is soooooooo cheap.

12-24-2010, 12:32 PM

#59

JUNEC

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Clearwater, FL

Posts: 2,328

Quote:

Originally Posted by plainjane

I needed to have a support for the bottom of "luggage" I made for Kylie (pics on another post). I went to the hardware store thinking I would buy plexi glass. It was $24 for what I needed-too expensive, so I started cruzing the isles for something. I found "Plastic Cardboard"! It is the "for sale" signs - not the solid thinner, flexible, plastic but literally looks like white plastic cardboard. I used the rotary cutter (I know, it was an old blade though:) ) and used extra pressure to cut it. I covered it with fabric and if it is soiled, it can easily be cleaned. It only cost $6 for what I needed. And did I mention it is very lightweight!

WOW - that is great

12-24-2010, 11:47 PM

#60

Quilter2B

Super Member

Join Date: Oct 2009

Location: Our Little Green Acres in NorCal

Posts: 1,268

Great idea. I think I'd much rather use something like this than real cardboard. We all know what happens when paper gets wet - - - - eeeewww!! Thanks for the hint.